California Business Entity Search
Look up California LLCs and corporations here, then confirm on the official California Secretary of State search.
Search California companies
We search a copy of the California register the state issues on request, with active and closed companies; filings made after the copy date are on bizfile. The official search is the authoritative record.
The official California record
- Registry
- California Secretary of State
- Official search
- bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov
State business searches generally show a company’s legal name, entity type, status, formation date and registered agent; some also list officers or managers. Exactly what California publishes is on its official record.
Annual reports in California
- California stock corporations and qualified out-of-state corporations file a Statement of Information every year; LLCs and California nonprofit corporations file one every two years.Source: sos.ca.gov
- Since August 1, 2026, filing a Statement of Information online needs User Access to the business in bizfile Online.Source: sos.ca.gov
Choosing a name for a new California LLC?
See which similar names are already registered before you file.
Business name search →What USACIP adds to the state record
A USACIP company page puts the California registration next to federal checks such as OFAC sanctions, federal court cases and SAM.gov registration.
See what a company check includes →FAQ
How do I look up a business in California?
Use the official business search of the California Secretary of State: https://bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov/search/business. You can also search California records on USACIP from this page.
Does USACIP search California companies?
Yes. USACIP searches California registry data. We search a copy of the California register the state issues on request, with active and closed companies; filings made after the copy date are on bizfile. The official California Secretary of State search remains the authoritative record.
Do California companies have to file an annual report?
California stock corporations and qualified out-of-state corporations file a Statement of Information every year; LLCs and California nonprofit corporations file one every two years. Since August 1, 2026, filing a Statement of Information online needs User Access to the business in bizfile Online.
How do I check if a business name is available in California?
Search the name on the official California Secretary of State site first: a name already on file there is a sign it may be taken. The state makes the final decision when you file or reserve the name.
State facts on this page were checked on the official sources linked above on October 7, 2026. USACIP is not affiliated with the California Secretary of State.
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